An appointment can feel easier when you have a few useful details ready. You do not need a perfectly written medical history. The aim is to help you explain your concerns and remember the questions that matter to you.
Start with a short symptom note
Write down what you want to discuss, when you first noticed it and how it affects your everyday activities. Keep the note brief enough to use during the conversation. If there is one concern you especially want answered, put it first.
Prepare your medication and allergy list
Bring a current list of medicines, including non-prescription products and supplements. Include known allergies and relevant medical conditions. This helps the doctor understand your existing care. Cambridge University Hospitals: preparing for an appointment
Check the instructions from the office
Read any appointment information carefully. Contact the practice to confirm which existing scans, reports or referral documents to bring and how the team prefers to receive them. Requirements differ, so ask rather than assuming. Do not change medication or fast unless your own care team tells you to. University Hospitals Birmingham: before your appointment
Leave room for your questions
Useful questions might include: What could explain my symptoms? What are the next steps? What should I look out for before my next visit? Take a notebook so you can record the answers, and ask for anything unfamiliar to be explained in plain language. Cambridge University Hospitals: making notes
Book your appointment today
Contact Dr Kritish Timakia's practice on 035 492 0070 or admin@neurosurg.co.za to arrange an appointment and confirm what to bring. We're here to help.
